Adelard Took
| Adelard Took | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | S.R. 1328 |
| Date of death | S.R. 1423 |
| Parentage | Flambard Took |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Adelard Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.
[edit] History
Adelard was the son of Flambard Took, and had five children; three daughters and two sons. His sons were Reginard and Everard. They were all present at Bilbo's Farewell Party in S.R. 1401.[1] The next morning, he received an umbrella as a parting gift from Bilbo.[2]
[edit] Etymology
Adelard (lit. noble-hard) comes from a Teutonic word meaning "resolute" or "courageous".
[edit] Portrayal in Adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Adelard Took is a librarian in Tuckborough.
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"